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Tag: Marcello d’Olivo

Do you know Marcello D’Olivo?

Marcello D'Olivo Udine Exhibition 2022

When you think of famous Italian architects then certainly first of Gio Ponti, Carlo Scarpa, Renzo Piano or Gino Valle. A rather unknown, but not less creative architect from Friuli Venezia Giulia who has realized projects all over the world is Marcello D’Olivo.On the occasion of the centenary of his birth, the Civici Musei di…… Continue reading Do you know Marcello D’Olivo?

Published January 28, 2022
Categorized as exhibition, Michael likes, travel Tagged @architectontour, architecture, art, Civici Musei Udine, Exhibition, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lignano Pineta, Marcello d'Olivo, Michael Atzenhofer Architect, Udine, Zipser Grado

Really Big. Bold. Brutal.?

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Living and working in one of these “Brutalist” buildings here in Italy, the “Condominio Zipser” by Marcello d’Olivo (1960-1964) has always been fascinating for us. For many years none of these buildings has been considered interesting or worth saving. Many of them have been destroyed and many of these buildings are abandoned or endangered. When…… Continue reading Really Big. Bold. Brutal.?

Published January 3, 2019
Categorized as books, Michael likes, places we like, trends and styles Tagged @architectontour, Alvaro Siza, Atlas of Brutalist Architecture, Big. Bold. Brutal., Carlo Scarpa, Condominio Zipser Grado, COOP HIMMELB(L)AU, Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, Lina Bo Bardi, Louis Kahn, Marcel Breuer, Marcello d'Olivo, Michael Atzenhofer Architect, oscar niemeyer, Paul Rudolph, Peter Zumthor, Phaidon Books, Renzo Piano

Brutalism Today Worldwide – Database, Exhibition and Book

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When it comes to Brutalism, people think that the rough, rough beauty of the buildings would be cold and impersonal, but that’s not true! Often reduced to a minimum, this architecture is characterized by clear lines, great spatial effects and an optimal basis for interior design. A couple of years ago the Deutsches Architekturmuseum and the…… Continue reading Brutalism Today Worldwide – Database, Exhibition and Book

Published September 27, 2017
Categorized as architecture, books, conference, exhibition, Michael likes, travel, trends and styles Tagged #SOSBrutalism, @architectontour, architecture, Architecture Exhibition Frankfurt 2017, BauNetz, Brutalism, Brutalism Database, Condominio Zipser Grado, DAM Frankfurt, Deutsches Architekturmuseum, Global Survey, Marcello d'Olivo, Michael Atzenhofer Architect, Save the Concrete Monsters, SOS Brutalism, uncube

GRADO Beach City – An exhibition about architecture and urbanism

Considering ourselves very lucky to live and work here on the island of Grado, today we are very proud to present a new exhibition dedicated to architecture and urbanism from its origins back in 1872 to a modern beach city in 2017. Brief summary: The birth of Grado as a beach and spa town is…… Continue reading GRADO Beach City – An exhibition about architecture and urbanism

Published September 5, 2017
Categorized as exhibition, Johanna likes, Michael likes, places we like, travel, trends and styles Tagged @architectontour, Architect and Friends Blog, architecture and urbanism, Casa della Musica Ausstellung, Casa della Musica Exhibitions, Casa della Musica Grado, Condominio Zipser, Grado Architecture, Grado Architektur, Grado architettura, Grado Ausstellung, Grado Beach City, Grado exhibition, Grado Geschichte, Grado History, Grado mostra, History of Grado, Marcello d'Olivo, Michael Atzenhofer Architect, Mid-Century Modern Grado

Catch of the Week: Marcello D’Olivo – Discorso per un altra architettura

Architect and Friends Blog Marcello D'Olivo Book

What a great day! After years of searching for an original, very rare book of Marcello D’Olivo, one of the most interesting, innovative but not well known architect from Italy we found a complete book at A+M Bookstore in Milan, Italy. Finally we are able to read the whole story behind his life as an architect and artist…… Continue reading Catch of the Week: Marcello D’Olivo – Discorso per un altra architettura

Published December 8, 2016
Categorized as architecture, Michael likes, travel Tagged #ArchitectureItaly, #Discorsoperunaltraarchitettura, #MarcelloDolivo, #ModernismItaly, #OrganicArchitecture, A+M Bookstore, architecture, architecture book recommendation, Condominio Zipser Grado, Discorso per un altra architettura, Famous Italian Architects, Grado, Lignano Pineta Masterplan, Marcello d'Olivo, Michael Atzenhofer Architect, Modernism Italy, Organic architecture, post war architecture Italy

Mid-Century Modern in Italy and California – Then and now

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Here in Italy people and authorities don’t think much about Mid-Century Modern architecture having failed completely to protect important buildings and hidden gems in the past – nationwide. 1960’s and 1970’s are mainly wiped off the map and more like candidates set to be demolished or replaced by anonymous, functional buildings without any sense for style and without…… Continue reading Mid-Century Modern in Italy and California – Then and now

Published December 1, 2016
Categorized as architecture, before & after, from our studio, Michael likes, places we like, travel, trends and styles Tagged Angelo Masieri, Architect on Tour, Architecture California, architecture italy, Architettura, Chemosphere House, Frank Sinatra House, Frey House II, IUAV Venedig, IUAV Venezia, IUAV Venice, John Lautner, Kaufmann House Palm Springs, kaufmann house restoration palm springs, Lignano architecture, Lignano Pineta, Maßlos House, Marcello d'Olivo, Michael Atzenhofer Architect, Mid-Century Modern Italy, mid-century modern palm springs california, Pierre Koenig, Rancho Mirage, Richard Neutra, Richard neutra open petitions, Richard neutra preservation, save mid-century architecture, save mid-century modern architecture, Stahl House, Stazione Rogers Trieste, Stephens House, Sternberg Residence, Twin Palms Estate Palm Springs, Villa Borlotto, Woodland Hills Lautner, Zipser Grado

Is it really that brutal?

After numerous travels to Palm Springs, California for the Modernism Week we were wandering if there’s some kind of Mid-Century architecture here in Italy too. By picking out a view buildings of the 1950’s and 1960’s often the term “Brutalism” comes up here in Europe. I’m pretty sure the there are more brutal buildings like Le…… Continue reading Is it really that brutal?

Published February 2, 2016
Categorized as architecture, Michael likes, places we like, travel, trends and styles, Uncategorized Tagged 1960's, Architect on Tour, Brutalism, Condominio Zipser Grado, Grado (Italy), Grado Architecture, Lignano, Marcello d'Olivo, Mid-Century architecture Italy, Unité d'Habitation

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Happy Friday with a cocktail at Doellerer's Atelier! We are super excited to share this image of our recently completed project in Golling, Austria. Enjoy cooking classes, private events or wine tasting with Andreas and his team. Architect and Friends worked in close collaboration with the owner family on this is renovation and all the furnishing and equipment. Image: Doellerer Genusswelten #architectandfriends #architecture #interiordesign @doellerers @dreikantog #golling #austria #cuisinealpine New materials added: The idea behind this concept is to create a connection between the existing building and a fresh new color & material concept inside #architecture #interiordesign #renovation #grado #gradoitaly #architectandfriends @domenico_mori @kerakoll_design @mafi.walkonart ...for this project in Golling, Austria, Architect & Friends renovated ten existing guest rooms and added ten spacious junior suites to the hotel, which offer a wonderful view of the garden or Golling Castle. Cutting-edge Italian and Austrian products combined with local craftsmanship techniques combine a contemporary aesthetic with local alpine spirit. #renovation @doellerers #genusswelten #cuisinealpine #golling #austria #hospitalitydesign @architectandfriends Hmmm! What could be done with this building located in Marano Lagunare, Italy? // Hmmm! Cosa si potrebbe fare con questo edificio a Marano Lagunare? #architecture #interiordesign #renovation #architectandfriends #realestateitaly #realestate Looking back at our exhibition UN SALUTO DA GRADO // GRUSS AUS GRADO (May - September 2022) Architect and Friends. We are a versatile practice engaged in architecture, planning and interiors. We believe that good design improves people's lives. Like the California Modernists we admire and whom we've learned so much from, we endeavor to design from the big idea down to the smallest detail. Earth and sea inspire the design for this vacation home by Architect & Friends situated along the beach on the Island of Grado. Using a balanced palette of colors and materials, the design frames the horizon line of the Adriatic Sea. #architectandfriends #architecture #interiordesign #renovation #gradoitaly #grado #isoladelsole #greenwoodvenice #beach #adriatic A relaxing Sunday in Grado 🌴🌴🌴The terrace of this recently completed renovation with its breathtaking views over the island of Grado, Italy offers various seating and dining options, green spaces and an outdoor shower. #architecture #renovation #interiordesign #architectandfriends #grado #gradoitaly Modern life in a historic building - A new color and material concept for our latest project in Grado's historic city center. @mafi.walkonart @domenico_mori @kerakoll_design #Grado #renovation #architecture #interiordesign #gradoitaly
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